Felix Klieser inspires in Augustusburg: The horn player without hands!

Felix Klieser inspires in Augustusburg: The horn player without hands!

When the sounds of a horn echo through the town church in Augustusburg, they have a very special meaning. Last weekend, the horn virtuoso Felix Klieser was on stage - a musician whose life story not only impresses, but also inspires. Klieser, who was born in Göttingen in 1991 and was born without arms, shows that passion and talent know no limits. At the age of four he expressed his desire to play the horn and at the age of five he received his first lessons.

The city of Augustusburg is known for its beautiful castle and the popular music summer, which offers large concerts and open-air events. Klieser's performance there was undoubtedly a highlight. His ability to play the horn with his feet - he operates the valves with the toes of his left foot - amazes even experienced musicians. A special metal stand designed for him allows him to hold the instrument without hands. "Music is my elixir of life. It's important to do things that bring joy," Klieser explains again and again.

A very special technique

Thanks to a unique embouchure technique, Klieser can produce the full sound of the horn without having to use his hands. For the darning technique, he uses a mechanical device that he cleverly controls with his right foot. This impressive technique has not only earned him numerous awards - including the Echo Klassik Prize for Young Artist of the Year - but has also captured the hearts of his listeners. After the concert in Augustusburg, the visitors were visibly moved by his performance.

Klieser is not only an integral part of cultural life in Germany, but also tours worldwide. He has already played with high-ranking orchestras and was a member of the Federal Youth Orchestra. Renowned awards, including the Leonard Bernstein Award and the Life Award in Innsbruck, honor his extraordinary talent. The horn player, who has been studying at the Hanover University of Music since he was 13, has established himself as one of the best horn players in Europe.

Cultural highlights in Augustusburg

The music summer in Augustusburg offers further musical events until mid-August that are certainly worth a listen. Klieser's performance was just one of many highlights the concert series has to offer. But the horn player remains something very special - not only because of his skills, but also because of the message that you can achieve your dreams despite challenges.

In a world where the focus is often on the obvious, Felix Klieser proves that with skill, will and a lot of heart you can make big musical dreams come true. Anyone who has the opportunity to listen to him should not miss this experience - there is certainly a good knack for artistic highlights in play.

If you would like to find out more about Felix Klieser and his impressive career, read Tagesschau and Wikipedia.